Youth Programs Coordinator — Hybrid, Houston

Genesys Works; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Genesys Works in Houston, TX is seeking a Program Coordinator to mentor and develop high school students into workforce-ready young professionals. The role combines direct student mentoring with building strong relationships with corporate partners and school representatives, in a hybrid work environment starting September 2026.

We value collaboration, equity, and youth development, and require a four-year degree with at least three years of relevant experience, including work with underserved

Qualifications

• Based in Houston, Texas.
• 3+ years’ professional work experience in business, education, or workforce development, including demonstrated experience working with youth in underserved communities.
• Four-year college degree required, all majors considered.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to develop trusting relationships through mentoring and coaching throughout the program, facilitating long-term individual and program success.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate client supervisors and school administrators related to cohort of interns to ensure delivery of exceptional service and that any client or student issues in the workplace are dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Lead bi-monthly team meetings of Genesys Works’ students during the school year to assist them in choosing a career path, applying to colleges, and securing financial aid.
• Teach professional skills curriculum to students during eight-week summer training program.
• Monitor summer training performance and provide input on internship readiness and placement.
• Maintain metrics and student benchmarks throughout the program to measure and assure student success in training, in the workplace, and in developing a path to college and career success.
• Actively monitor student intern performance in the workplace and deliver student feedback based on overall performance.
• Coach interns on how to successfully balance school, work, and life during internship.
• Recruit, interview, and select students through visits to partner schools and presentations.
• Support Executive Director in maintaining relationships with companies over time and leveraging those relationships for internship position renewal and growth.
• Opportunities to assist with initiatives in areas including, but not limited to, communications, fundraising, partner recruitment, curriculum development, student recruitment, and alumni programming.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Technology literacy

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Databases

Computers

Job description

Genesys Works in Houston, TX is seeking a Program Coordinator to mentor and develop high school students into workforce-ready young professionals. The role combines direct student mentoring with building strong relationships with corporate partners and school representatives, in a hybrid work environment starting September 2026.

We value collaboration, equity, and youth development, and require a four-year degree with at least three years of relevant experience, including work with underserved